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St. Sophia Celebrates Epiphany Day along the Schuylkill River
Valley Forge, PA – Epiphany Day was commemorated yesterday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church and then along the Schuylkill River. Led by their spiritual leader, Father Peter Thornberg, the parishioners were blesses and received…
First Epiphany in Smyrna since 1922
Izmir, Turkey – Epiphany Day was celebrated today in Smyrna (Izmir) for the first time since the Asia Minor Catastrophe of 1922. The Greek Orthodox community received permission from the Turkish authorities to perform the…
Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA, 1995
A statue of a sponge diver looks to the heavens and serves as a reminder of this community’s past, while teenage boys prepare to run through town, claiming positions at the bayou before retrieving the…
Federation’s Vasilopita Cutting and Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is inviting all its members, parish councils, organization leaders, parish priests and dance instructors, to a dinner and meeting on Tuesday, January 12,…
St. Demetrios Observes Epiphany Day
Wildwood, NJ – Under an autumn blue sky parishioners looked on, as a wreath touched down into the Atlantic ocean in memory of the many lives lost at 9-11 and parishioners that have passed. A…
St. Demetrios New Year’s Celebration
Upper Darby, PA – The Greek-American community celebrated the New Year at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. The countdown to 2016 filled the air with confetti and cheers as the clock struck midnight. Cameras snapped…
How to make the Greek Sweet Melomakarona – A Holiday Tradition
When Christmas and New Year’s arrive in Greek homes, sweets take center stage. These are not just desserts. They are part of the rhythm of the season, shared with family, neighbors, and anyone who happens…
Help a Child from Cyprus coming to Philadelphia for Medical Treatment
Lampros, a 4 1/2 year old boy from Cyprus, has spent most of his life in and out of intensive care at Tel Hashomer-Sheba Hospital near Tel Aviv. His parents, Pantelis and Christina, have been…
Maria “Marigo” Kampouris
Maria (Marigo) Kampouris passed away on December 23rd, 2015 at the age of 81. Maria was born in Chios, Greece. Widow of Demetrios and beloved mother of George, Andrikos, Christos, Nicholas, Constantine, Tilemahos, Anna and…
Pontian Akritai Kalanda Tradition Celebrated
Upper Darby, PA – The Pontian “Akritai” brought in the Christmas season in traditional style this past weekend. Members of the dance troupe and organization stopped in at area Delaware County homes, where they sang…
Father Stephen Peter Theophilos
Father Stephen Peter Theophilos passed away peacefully in his home on December 23rd which was his 84th birthday. Father Steve was born in Montreal, Canada to his loving parents Panayioti and Panayiota Theophilos, from the…
The Christmas Season Has Come Again
The Christmas season has come again. In home and communities through the country, Christmas traditions are rekindled; a reflection of the themes of the season. The same holds true for the Greek-American community of the…
